Ben McVeigh-Whitaker
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Ben McVeigh-Whitaker is an English actor.
At a young age, Ben starred in the film 'The Lost Language of Cranes'.[1] The film was groundbreaking in terms of the portrayal of gay issues on television. It was based on the novel by David Leavitt, The Lost Language of Cranes. Ben starred as a young neglected boy whose only comfort and known language was the language of the cranes. It serves as a motif for two gay characters in the film.
After many appearances in adverts, Ben decided to quit acting in 1997. He then went on to a successful youth career in dinghy sailing.
In 2001, he won gold in the London Heathrow Youth Games for Merton.[2] In 2002, this was followed with a silver.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "The Lost Language of Cranes" at the Internet Movie Database.
- ^ London Heathrow Youth Games 2001 - Results. www.merton.gov.uk
- ^ London Heathrow Youth Games 2002 - Results. www.merton.gov.uk
